{"product_id":"9781394282593","title":"Proactive Dispute Management for Construction and Related Industries","description":"\u003ch1\u003eProactive Dispute Management for Construction and Related Industries\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenedict D. Ilozor | Anthony E. Sparkling | Dennis J. Carignan | Srinath Perera\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Project Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrevent costly construction disputes before they require formal resolution\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction disputes drain resources through expensive mediation, arbitration, adjudication, or litigation. \u003ci\u003eProactive Dispute Management for Construction and Related Industries\u003c\/i\u003e provides a systematic approach to identifying conflict flashpoints before they escalate. Written by an award-winning construction management professor with over two decades of industry experience, this book delivers practical frameworks for preventing disputes rather than merely resolving them after damage occurs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book details how to conduct dispute risk analysis to identify potential conflict points early in project development. Learn to implement the three core tools of Proactive Dispute Management: dispute prevention, dispute avoidance, and dispute dousing. Discover how appointing project PDM captains creates accountability structures that significantly reduce dispute potential while promoting cooperative relationships among contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and clients. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guidance for conducting dispute risk analysis that identifies potential conflict flashpoints and enables development of targeted prevention measures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical frameworks for implementing dispute prevention, avoidance, and dousing strategies that address problems before they require formal resolution processes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed protocols for establishing project PDM captain roles that create accountability and significantly reduce dispute potential across construction teams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCooperative approaches to dispute management that benefit all project parties including contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and clients working together\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eActionable policies and measures that reduce reliance on costly alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation, arbitration, adjudication, and litigation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for professional construction project personnel worldwide, this book serves contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and clients seeking to reduce dispute-related costs and delays. By addressing conflicts proactively rather than reactively, teams can deliver projects on time, within budget, and to desired quality standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBENEDICT D. ILOZOR, Ph.D., MNIA, FMA, AIA Assoc., LEED AP BD+C,\u003c\/b\u003e is professor at GameAbove College of Engineering \u0026amp; Technology, Eastern Michigan University. He brings over two decades of multidisciplinary experience spanning sustainable architecture, construction management, energy systems, sustainability, and built facility design and management expertise to this authoritative guide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eANTHONY E. SPARKLING, Ph.D., LEED AP BD+C,\u003c\/b\u003e is an assistant professor at Purdue University and is transitioning into a new role as Director of Strategy and Innovation at Electric Plus. Anthony has over 20 years of hands-on and research-driven experience in electrical contracting, workforce development, and construction education.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDENNIS J. CARIGNAN,\u003c\/b\u003e President of Granger Construction, has worked in the industry since age 16 and holds degrees from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. Since joining Granger in 1998, he has advanced through key leadership roles, driving strategic growth and contributing to multiple industry boards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSRINATH PERERA, Ph.D., MSC IT, BSC (HONS) QS, FRSN, FAIB, MRICS, MAIQS, CQS, ICECA, MICCPM, MAIPM,\u003c\/b\u003e is chair professor in Built Environment and Construction Management and the Director of the Centre for Smart Modern Construction at Western Sydney University, Australia. He is a world leading author in construction economic and digital engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 August 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394282593\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e352\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46410735648908,"sku":"9781394282593","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394282593","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}